Automotive News Detroit Congress: Strategies for sustainable success
The Automotive News Detroit Congress featured keynote speakers Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, and Mark Stewart, COO of North America for Stellantis......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: GM, Ford and Tesla earnings; lowest-cost EVs
A quick look at the week's top automotive stories.....»»
Study details a common bacterial defense against viral infection
One of the many secrets to bacteria's success is their ability to defend themselves from viruses, called phages, that infect bacteria and use their cellular machinery to make copies of themselves......»»
Nature conservation works, and we"re getting better at it, says new study
To work in nature conservation is to battle a headwind of bad news. When the overwhelming picture indicates the natural world is in decline, is there any room for optimism? Well, our new global study has some good news: we provide the strongest evide.....»»
5 defining moments from Tesla"s Q1 earnings
Industry analysts expected bad news from Tesla's first-quarter earnings report after weak sales. But CEO Elon Musk provided an upbeat narrative by announcing new affordable models for next year......»»
Don Petersen, CEO who steered Ford to success in late 1980s, dies at 97
A mechanical engineer with a zeal for quality, Petersen led the company during some of its most prosperous years and was only the second person outside the founding Ford family to lead the automaker, after his predecessor, Philip Caldwell......»»
The Worst of WWDC - Apple"s biggest missteps on the way to success
WWDC is Apple's annual backdrop for its most important software and hardware announcements. It has also unintentionally launched some of Apple's biggest flops.WWDC is usually successful for Apple, but you never know how things will go. WWDC is not ju.....»»
New dataset sheds light on relationship of far-red sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence to canopy-level photosynthesis
In recent years, the scientific community has increasingly turned its attention to sustainable agriculture, aiming to maximize crop yield while minimizing environmental impact. A crucial aspect of this research involves understanding the fundamental.....»»
Making sustainable biotechnology a reality: Joined forces aim to improve biocatalysts
Everything biobased: plastic, medicine, and fuel. It seems like a futuristic utopia. But for how long? A collaboration of researchers now proposes an idea to accelerate the development process. By combining machine learning and laboratory automation,.....»»
The US is one of the world"s least trade-oriented countries—despite laying groundwork for today"s globalized system
Given the spate of news about international trade lately, Americans might be surprised to learn that the U.S. isn't very dependent on it. Indeed, looking at trade as a percentage of gross domestic product—a metric economists sometimes call the "ope.....»»
Fred Beans buys 4 Rosenthal Automotive dealerships
Rosenthal Automotive Organization divested four Philadelphia area dealerships it bought in June 2022 from Sussman Automotive Group......»»
New GM North America chief Marissa West has deep ties to automaker
While growing up, General Motors' first female North American president would collect brochures at the Detroit auto show and pretend to run her own dealership......»»
Pretax charges drop Sonic Automotive"s Q1 net income
The company said $7 million in pretax charges contributed to a 12 percent dip in first-quarter net income......»»
Asbury Q1 net income slips 19%; $4.2 billion in revenue sets record
Asbury Automotive Group produced $147.1 million in net income during the first quarter, down 19 percent from a year earlier as falling profit margins offset rising vehicle sales and revenue......»»
GM"s Marissa West looks to connect with retailers as she oversees North American operations
While growing up, General Motors' first female North American president would collect brochures at the Detroit auto show and pretend to run her own dealership......»»
Meta is opening up its Horizon OS to third-party mixed reality headsets
Meta this week announced some big news when it comes to its mixed reality ecosystem. The company confirmed that it is opening up the operating system for Meta Quest devices, known as Horizon OS, to third-party hardware manufacturers. This will allow.....»»
Computer game helps students get better at detecting fake news
A computer game helped upper secondary school students become better at distinguishing between reliable and misleading news. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at Uppsala University and elsewhere......»»
New method could cut waste from drug production
Scientists have developed a sustainable new way of making complex molecules, which could greatly reduce waste produced during drug manufacturing, a study suggests......»»
iPad Air 6: Bad News Just Before Launch
Apple’s upcoming iPad Air 6 reportedly won’t get a display upgrade that had prospective buyers excited. According to Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO and analyst Ross Young, the new 12.9-inch iPad Air won’t have a Mini-LED displ.....»»
Researchers create nanostructures for efficient and sustainable degradation of pollutants
The need for sustainable and environment-friendly solutions has accelerated the global demand for green and renewable technologies. In this regard, semiconductor photocatalysts have emerged as an attractive solution, owing to their potential in mitig.....»»
California man recovers stolen BMW thanks to AirTag and dashcam videos
Another stolen car has been recovered thanks to a hidden AirTag, this time in California. Speaking to NBC News, Philip Obando said that he woke up and walked out of his house to find that his BMW was gone. Thanks to the hidden AirTag and dashcam.....»»